Busch Wildlife presents 'Fuzzy Coats and Cold Snouts' at Oxbow

Meet some of Florida’s native species at the Oxbow Eco-Center, as Busch Wildlife Sanctuary presents ‘Fuzzy Coats and Cold Snouts’ on Saturday, Dec. 7, at noon. For more information, call the Oxbow Eco-Center at 772-785-5833; e-mail oxbow@stlucieco.org; or visit www.oxboweco.com.

PORT ST. LUCIE - Meet some of Florida's native species at the Oxbow Eco-Center, as Busch Wildlife Sanctuary presents ‘Fuzzy Coats and Cold Snouts' on Saturday, Dec. 7, at noon.

From panthers to skunks, Busch Wildlife is home to many Florida mammals, some temporarily housed before being released back into the wild, others that became permanent residents because they could not survive in the wild. During this presentation participants will meet some of the sanctuary's furry, scaly and feathered permanent residents. Learn about what you can do to help protect Florida's animals and how detrimental invasive animals are to our ecosystems.

The cost of the program is $5 per person. No reservations are required, but please arrive early as seating is limited and will be accommodated on a first-come first-served basis. The Oxbow Eco-Center is collecting supplies for Busch Wildlife which can be dropped off any time prior to Saturday, Dec. 7. The Sanctuary can use all kinds of goods including hand sanitizer, aluminum foil, paper towels, hoses, pool nets, brushes, etc.

Located in Jupiter, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of Florida's wildlife and natural resources. Originally founded in 1983 with the primary mission of wildlife rehabilitation, it expanded its mission soon thereafter to include educating the public about nature, wildlife and environmental issues. Today, Busch Wildlife Sanctuary provides free comprehensive medical and rehabilitative care to more than 5,000 wild animal patients each year with the ultimate goal of returning recovered animals to their natural habitats.

For more information, call the Oxbow Eco-Center at 772-785-5833; e-mail oxbow@stlucieco.org; or visit www.oxboweco.com. Located at 5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie, the Oxbow Eco-Center is a St. Lucie County environmental learning center located on 225 acres along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River.

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